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Securing Stitches
Fold each piece of fabric in half lengthwise to be 2” x 6”. Stitch
one or both of the exercises below depending on the features
of your model.
Exercise 1:
Straight Stitch/Reverse
Find the
⅝
” guide line on the stitch plate. Fold one piece of fabric
in half lengthwise. Place it under the presser foot and align one
6” edge with the
⅝
” guide line.
Select the straight stitch. Sew a few stitches forward, then press
or lift the Quick Reverse Button/Lever; sew a few stitches
backward; the machine will sew in reverse until the Quick
Reverse Button/Lever is released. Continue stitching the seam;
secure the end in the same way.
Exercise 2:
Securing Stitch
Fold the second piece of fabric; align the raw edges with the
guide. Place it under the presser foot and align one 6” edge with
the
⅝
” guide line.
Select the Securing Stitch. Begin to sew; machine will
automatically secure the stitching, then continue stitching
forward. At the end of the seam, press and release the Quick
Reverse button. The machine will automatically secure the
stitching, then stop.
Fabric:
Firm woven fabric, two pieces, 4” x 6” each
Needle:
80/12 Universal
Needle Position:
Center
BERNINA Presser Foot:
Reverse Pattern Foot #1/1C/1D
with
optional
Quilting Seam Guide
or
optional
Seam Guides with Rulers
bernette Presser Foot:
Zigzag/Universal Foot
Securing Stitch: Five straight stitches forward
and back at beginning; five stitches backward
and forward at end.
Quilter’s Securing Stitch: Several very short
stitches at the beginning and end.
Securing stitches
Reverse stitching
Do you know how to:
▪
Select straight stitch?
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Sew in reverse?
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End a seam with the Securing Stitch?
